Karnataka HC Orders Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto To Deposit Gig Worker Welfare Fees

Karnataka High Court declined to stay the state's gig worker welfare law, directing Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto and peers to deposit disputed welfare fees with the court registry within three weeks. Levy caps per-ride charges (50 paise to Re 1) plus a 1% fee on delivery payouts.

— Filed Sun, 5 Jul, 2026, 23:09 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

Karnataka HC declined to stay the state's gig worker welfare law, directing Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto and others to deposit disputed welfare fees (capped per-ride plus 1% on delivery payouts) with the court registry within three weeks.